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Onlays / Inlays
Square Mile Dental Centre offers a comprehensive range of dental restoration treatment options, including onlays and inlays.
Inlays and onlays repair teeth that have been damaged usually as a result of a cavity / carie or due to facial trauma or injury. They work in a similar way to, and perform a similar function as a filling or a crown, however, they can be used in situations where either a filling won’t be sufficient, or as a more conservative alternative to a crown.
Unlike fillings which are directly applied to the tooth in question, inlays and onlays are made at a trusted dental laboratory and fitted by us here at Square Mile Dental Centre. This makes the overall treatment more similar to receiving a crown, with two or more appointments needed to complete the treatment. At your first visit, we’ll prepare the tooth being treated which will involve removing any damaged parts or decay and then reshaping it. We’ll then make an impression, which will be used by the experts at our partner laboratory to manufacture your restoration. Once the onlay / inlay is ready, we’ll apply and bond it to the tooth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between an inlay and an onlay?
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Inlays sit inside the damaged tooth, while onlays sit over the cusp of the tooth, similar to a partial crown.
- What are inlays and onlays made of?
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Inlays and onlays can be made of gold, composite, or porcelain. Porcelain and composite materials offer patients the most subtle and aesthetically pleasing finish.
- Why do I need an onlay / inlay?
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Inlays and onlays are used to repair teeth that have been damaged as a result of decay. They can be used in situations where a large cavity has weakened the tooth beyond the scope of repair by a simple filling, or perhaps where a crack in the tooth has caused the tooth to become weak. We also like to use them in place of a crown, as they present a much less invasive option, with less of the natural tooth being removed for application.
- What are the follow up or aftercare procedures?
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You should be able to eat and drink as normal after receiving your inlay / onlay, however, you may want to take it easy while the local anaesthetic wears off. Once the anaesthetic has worn off, you may feel the inlay / onlay is a little rough, but this should wear down to a natural smoothness after a few days.

Price from £1200
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